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Multi-Device Integration

Tech brands are making it even easier to use multiple devices at once

Implications - Understanding the context in which their products are being utilized, tech brands are not only encouraging multi-screening and dual device usage, they are also actively incorporating docks and mounts within their products through which several devices can be connected and used simultaneously. This shift in functionality demonstrates the importance of prioritizing the evolving usage habits of consumers as they grow accustomed to a tech-powered lifestyle and the interconnectivity of devices via IoT.
Workshop Question - How can you integrate your offerings more seamlessly with what your consumers are already utilizing?
Trend Themes
1. Multi-device Integration - Tech brands are incorporating docks and mounts into their products for easy integration of multiple devices.
2. Smartphone-powered Laptops - Laptops powered by smartphones offer convenience and functionality to those that don't have a laptop.
3. Attachable Portable Monitors - Portable second-screens for laptops are becoming popular for their easy setup and potential to change the way professionals work on the go.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Manufacturers in this industry are putting emphasis on developing devices with multi-device integration capabilities.
2. Computer Hardware - Companies in this industry can explore opportunities to develop and market attachable second screens for laptops with simple and easy usage.
3. Audio Technology - This industry can explore opportunities to include 3D sound technology into the gaming experience by creating audio systems for a 360° immersive experience.
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Featured Examples

Smartphone-Incorporating Laptops
Smartphone-Incorporating Laptops
The Samsung Dex Book Concept Lets You Nest Your Device
Most users have a smartphone and a laptop in their roster of devices, so the conceptually deigned Samsung Dex Book is intended to help merge them together when you are sitting down to get some work... MORE
Smartphone-Powered Laptops
Smartphone-Powered Laptops
The HP Elite x3 Lap Dock Brings the Smartphone to a Computer Interface
For those times when a laptop is required to get the job done, the HP Elite x3 Lap Dock is designed as a companion product to the HP Elite x3 smartphone. The laptop unit is powered by the smartphone... MORE
3D Audiophile Speakers
3D Audiophile Speakers
The 'YARRA 3DX' Audio System Projects Sound for VR, AR and More
Sound is an immensely important aspect of the multimedia experience for gamers and content watchers, so the ‘YARRA 3DX’ audio system is engineered to help ensure results unlike anything... MORE
play_circle_filledAttachable Portable Monitors
Attachable Portable Monitors
SideTrak Effortlessly Adds Dual-Screen Abilities to a Laptop
Stand Steady’s SideTrack is a portable monitor that can be attached to a laptop to extend the screen size for greater visibility and ease of use. The lightweight and attachable dual-screen for... MORE
Tablet-Mounting Theater Speakers
Tablet-Mounting Theater Speakers
The OIO Amp Turns Your iPad into a Home Theater
Many consumers are using smartphones and tablets to watch their favorite programming, so the OIO Amp is a dock speaker unit that enables it to be instantly transformed into a dedicated home theater... MORE
Phone-Charging Music Lamps
Phone-Charging Music Lamps
This Musical Lamp is Able to Display a Wide Range of Colors
The ‘WySky’ is a music lamp that is stylish and is able to perform three different functions. The lamp is perfectly designed to fit on top of desks and has a sleek, modern look. It is... MORE

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